Comparison

Mad Snake vs Cubey Glide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mad Snake

Experience a retro snake game with modern polish and smooth controls. Navigate through 13 unique levels, each with increasing challenges and themed arenas. Unlock Mad Mode for an endless survival challenge and use fireball power-ups to blast through obstacles.

Highlights
  • 13 unique themed levels
  • Fireball power-ups
  • Enemy snake and obstacles
  • Mad Mode endless challenge
  • Customizable snake skins
  • Offline play
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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The Snake Game You Can't Put Down - slither, survive, and conquer all 13 levels to unlock the ultimate challenge: Mad Mode! Mad Snake is a fast-paced arcade snake game for iPhone with modern polish, smooth controls, and a thrilling level progression that will test your reflexes and strategy. Simple to learn. Impossible to stop. START SIMPLE, GET WILD Begin with the basics in Level 1, then face static obstacles, green apples worth triple points, a cunning enemy snake that patrols the board, and fiery power-ups that let you fight back. Each level ramps up the speed and challenge. 13 UNIQUE LEVELS Level 1 - Learn the ropes with a clean grid Level 2 - Dodge static obstacles placed across the board Level 3 - Chase green apples for bonus points before they vanish Level 4 - Avoid the enemy snake while collecting apples Level 5 - The ultimate test: max speed, all hazards, green apple hunt Level 6 - A stunning Forest arena with a whole new look and feel Level 7 - A sun-soaked Beach arena: gather seashells and weave around tide pools Level 8 - A frosty Snow arena: collect snowflakes while dodging silent snowmen Level 9 - A rugged Outback arena: snag avocados while bounding clear of kangaroos Level 10 - A star-spangled USA arena: grab burgers in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty Level 11 - A lively Rio Carnival arena: feast on BBQ as you wind between palm trees Level 12 - A festive Fiesta Grande arena: collect tacos and steer around prickly cacti Level 13 - A serene Cherry Blossom arena: gather sushi beneath drifting cherry blossoms POWER UP WITH FIREBALLS Eat fire to spit fireballs. Blast through obstacles, take out the enemy snake, and clear your path when things get tight. Every flame you collect gives you ammo to burn. UNLOCK MAD MODE Beat all 13 levels to enter Mad Mode - an endless survival challenge where you push for the highest score possible. How long can you last? FEATURES - 4 unique snake skins to customize your style - Fireball power-ups - eat fire to torch obstacles and enemies - Responsive D-Pad and swipe-screen controls with reversal protection - Green apples that appear for limited time - grab them for 3x points - Static obstacles and a roaming enemy snake to keep you on your toes - Share your score directly to social media - 3 lives per run - every move counts - Game Map lets you navigate levels and track your progression - Local high score board - track your top 10 games - Game Center leaderboard - compete with players around the world - Sound effects and haptic feedback - Works offline - play anywhere, anytime - Privacy first - all data stays on your device Free to play. Optional in-app purchases to remove ads, customise snakes, and unlock advanced arenas.

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Cubey Glide

Features
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Welcome to Cubey Glide, the ultimate retro-futuristic flight challenge! Glide through an endless, pulsating synthwave world where your reflexes are your only defense. Dodge glowing neon obstacles, master the rhythm of flight, and see how far you can survive in this visually stunning, fast-paced arcade experience. FEATURES: - Synthwave Aesthetic: Immerse yourself in a beautifully crafted world featuring neon glows, retro gridlines, and a dynamic horizon. - Momentum-Based Gameplay: It's not just about tapping-master the jump combo system to navigate tight spaces and survive. - Dynamic Difficulty: The challenge scales as you play. The longer you survive, the faster the world moves. Can you handle the speed? - Top 5 Leaderboard: Compete against yourself! Your top 5 high scores are saved locally so you can always strive for a new personal best. - Pure Gameplay: Simply tap to play. No complicated controls, just instant action. - Premium Experience: Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with zero ads or tracking. We believe in privacy and pure arcade fun. Whether you have a minute to spare or are chasing a new high score, Cubey Glide offers a challenging and mesmerizing experience that will keep you coming back for "just one more try." Ready to boot up and take flight?

Screenshots

Mad Snake4 screens
Cubey Glide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cubey Glide at none against Mad Snake's 10. Cubey Glide also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mad Snake sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cubey Glide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mad Snake ships an update every 11 days, Cubey Glide every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mad Snake versus Cubey Glide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMad SnakeCubey Glide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodrigo Bonilha TolledoAli Venell

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mad Snake

One-time10
  • Snake Skin Sunglasses$0.99
  • Snake Skin Sunflower$0.99
  • Snake Skin Pride$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlock All Skins$1.99
  • Skip to Level 9$1.99
  • Skip to Level 10$1.99
  • Skip to Level 12$1.99
  • Skip to Level 11$1.99
  • Skip to Level 13$1.99
  • Unlock Everything$9.99
None

Cubey Glide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mad Snake free?
Mad Snake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubey Glide free?
Cubey Glide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mad Snake or Cubey Glide have ads?
Mad Snake shows ads; Cubey Glide does not.
Which is updated more often, Mad Snake or Cubey Glide?
Mad Snake ships an update every 11 days, and Cubey Glide every 10 days. Most recently, Mad Snake was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cubey Glide on October 25, 2026.

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